Thank
you for a fabulous holiday. A memorable 60th birthday for
nanny and grandad. Wonderful gite. Friendly helpful owners. Good
trips to Futurescope and monkey world. Superb restaurant at Aire de
Rejallant good value and service. All amenities at the gite meet the
needs for three generations of Owens'. Nothing to complain about –
would certainly return.

Owen
/ Baker family.

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A
beautiful house in a beautiful place. Our children here had a great
time playing at the house, lots to see in the area too. The velo
rails at confolens was their favorite. Hard work, but maybe a good
thing after all that lovely French food!

Taylor
family.

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A
return visit to confirm it really was that good! Another excellent
two weeks. Big thank you to hosts Kirsty & Martin – always
happy to help – great pizzas too!

Currie
family.

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We
are not ready to go home!! Kirsty & Martin, you have the most
wonderful & special home & we have had an amazing time here.
The gite is perfect for us and our 4 little boys & they loved the
pool & play area. Nothing was ever a problem with you & we
instantly settled in like we would in our home. Fab pizzas too which
was great on our last night. We really hope to see you all again some
day soon!! Thank you for everything your home is the best!!!

Bond
family.

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Thank
you to Martin & Kirsty for a wonderful week here in this lovely
gite. The welcome pack was fantastic and very much appreciated by us
all :) Your gite is gorgeous and so well appointed especially for our
young family – Phoebe and Rory loved the play area and all the
animals! We loved going to the Aire dètente in Ruffec in the
scorching hot weather as the river is so shallow that it was perfect
paddling with P& R (3 & 1.5) and under lots of huge shady
trees so ideal for very hot days. Huge thanks again to Martin &
Kirsty for being great hosts.

Garrard
family.

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What
a beautiful place. The gite is extremely well appointed – we
wanted for nothing. Our family included an elderly parent, stressed
middle aged workaholics and two teenagers: A challenging package to
entertain and please. Yet everyone of us was charmed not just by the
accommodation and the helpful, lovely hosts, but also by the array of
things to do in the area! There is so much to do if relaxing by the
pool loses its appeal. Recommend – Vallée des Singes,
walking the ramparts at Angouleme, kayaking the Charente and cycling
the countryside. A week just wasn’t enough and we will be back!
You have everything here that we need. - Thank you for everything.

Cross
family.

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Thank
you so much, we've had a wonderful stay in your very well equipped
and superbly renovated barn. The welcome pack was most appreciated!
Our boys loved the play area & animals and we all loved the pool
area – just brilliant! Peaceful, quiet and relaxing
surroundings. Recommend – Vallée des Singes, Nautilis,
Les Antilles de Jonzac. - Thank you and we hope to be back soon!!

Lundy
family.

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We
have had a lovely week in the Gite, we feel that we've been here for
longer. We had a very relaxing time in the wonderful surroundings.
Even though our trip was very eventful with going to the doctors
twice with the twins it has made our trip even more memorable –
at least we used our school french! - thank you.

Harries
family.

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We
have had a thoroughly enjoyable visit here. Our kids 3.5 & 1.5
loved the playground and looking at the horses and goats! Martin &
Kirsty are very hospitable hosts & made us feel very welcome at
all times. There are lots of things to see & experience in this
region, as mentioned by a number of other guests – the Vallée
des Singes is well worth a look for a family day out. Many thanks
again for a lovely holiday,

Kane
family.

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Have
enjoyed a great two weeks here. Weather has been superb. The Gîte
is excellent. Our 16 month old daughter has really enjoyed the play
area and the animals. Many thanks to our excellent hosts.

Currie
family.

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We
all loved the animals, the play park was great. The Gîte is
really comfortable – loved the way Martin came to stoke the
fire during the day while we were out. The perfect size holiday home
for our family - Stephanie 11. Awsome gîte, loved the beds,
great fireplace it keeps us really warm – Jonathan 7. I love
the animals and the swings – Abigayle 4. Would love to come
back in the summer and use the pool.

Rolfe
family.

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Had
a wonderful stay. We all loved the pool and the Gîte is
perfect.

All
sad to be leaving to return to the real world.

Davis
family

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Well
we're here again third year in a row!! but for two weeks this time.

Martin
& family made us feel as welcome as ever & nothing is ever
too much trouble.

The
Gîte really is “home from home”.

We
love it here so much we just had to book again for next year!!

Thank
you so much.

Davis
family.

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Thank
you so much for a lovely holiday!

We
had 2 great weeks at Escape to Charente – We really enjoyed the
fab pool & gardens, the kids loved the playground & the goats
& horses.

There
is great space for all the kids to run around & explore.

Thanks
to Martin & Kirsty, nothing was ever a problem from supplying
bikes for us all to explore the beautiful countryside & for all
the ideas for our holiday & for the food supplied. We really
enjoyed our stay, thanks again.

Deely
family.

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We
braved our first holiday abroad as a family of 4 & survived
unscathed! The Gîte was extremely comfortable with all the
extra touches that make it homely – especially the comfy beds &
good towels.

With
a 1 & a 5 year old we needed to find things to do & managed
to enjoy a number of different experiences.

The
beach park at Saint Yriex nr Angouleme.

Vallee
des Signes – Monkey world.

Chocolaterie
letuffe – Chocolate factory.

Pizzas
from the hosts were a lifesaver & delicious.

Seymour
– Ratcliffe family.

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We
had a lovely, sunny week in very comfortable surroundings – so
peaceful & quiet.

Erin
& Grace & Conor loved the pool & play area. Great covered
area by the pool for BBQs.

Hewitt
family.

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We
have had a great week here, thanks very much! Kids loved the play
area, ponies, donkeys, goats & pool ( as did we ), not to
mention the tractor.

Strout
family.

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Thanks
for a lovely stay & your hospitality. We had a lovely stay in an
area with plenty to do for the children and for us too!

Shaw
family.

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A
wonderful family holiday, everything we needed was to be found in the
Gite, Kirsty and Martin made sure we were very comfortable! Thank
you.

I
feel very strong to have to mention that 2 of our 3 children have
health problems and severe special needs, they settled perfectly and
loved every minute of their holiday, at no point did Kirsty and her
family make us feel uncomfortable with their noise.

It's
a truly beautiful area with lots to do and see. We decided to take as
much in as we could. As we didn't get the full two weeks because of
family commitments we still feel there are lots more we didn't see!

Vallee
des singes ( monkey world ) fantastic, really not at all what we
expected and truly worth a visit.

Isle
d'oleron – a bit of a drive but worth a day out. Beautiful
scenery and nice places to walk & eat.

Oradour
sur glane – this is a town that was massacred in WW2. It's
kept as it was on that day. Really moving and brings the realityof
what happened. Our 12 year old found it a bit upsetting but it's a
must visit.

Day
out in Poitiers – fantastic city. Beautiful buildings. The
church Notre Dame an 11c Romenesque church, the inside is amazing.

Cassio
magnus – A roman bath house nearly totally preserved. This is
an amazing place our kids loved it here.

World
of crocodiles – quite expensive & short but worth a visit.

Had
a lovely stay, Gite lovely – thank you!

Tucker
family.

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A
beautiful place to relax and unwind.

We
have thoroughly enjoyed staying here, a home from home but with much
better weather!! The countryside, villages & towns around here
are also beautiful, all in all a great experience.

Gail,
Wendy, Lulu & Millie.

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We
have had a great time here. Martin and Kirsty were great with nothing
being too much trouble. The Gite was stocked with everything we could
ever need, no mean feat when we have a one year old!!!

Freddie
will miss all the animals but especially Thelma and Louise.

Thanks
for everything.

Adam,
Clare and Freddie.

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A
wonderful Gite in a gorgeous / relaxing location - we thoroughly
enjoyed our week's stay. Martin and his family are fantastic hosts -
very friendly and extremely helpful. Fabulous, fantastic, friendly,
fun holiday had by the entire family. The children will miss feeding
the animals.

We
have had an amazing break here, totally looked after, very welcoming
and pizza's to die for!! Within minutes of being here I felt the
stress of London life slipping away. Thank You.Densie &
Henry Bell xxx

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We
have had a wonderful relaxing two weeks here in Charente. The gite is
beautifully furnished and much thought has gone into it. Great
attention to detail such as UK & French sockets, a well equipped
kitchen etc. The boys have loved the pool and animals, in particular
the regular visits from George and Matilda!!- Afraid we couldn't
bring ourselves to squirt them!!

This
is a fantastic location - peaceful surroundings but with plenty to do
and visit nearby.

Sophie,
Sam, Oscar & Benjamin.

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Beautiful
gite in a wonderful setting, so quite and peaceful unlike Aaron (6)
and Charlie (2) – sorry!! The gite is very comfortable and very
well equipped and the family are the perfect hosts. Nothing is ever
too much trouble. We've had a great week so much so we've already
booked for next year. Would recommend visits to 'la vallee des
signes' (monkey world) & 'Les geants du ciel' (birds of prey in a
medieval town).

Thank
you so much, John, Kay, Aaron and Charlie.

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A
truly idyllic place - a perfect place for all the family. Was so
relaxing to know that everything was so safe for our 21 month old
daughter, but was lots to interest her & she never tired of
visiting the animals, going to the swings followed by a swim in the
beautiful pool!The pizzas and food was an added bonus. Thank you for
providing such a relaxing and beautifully finished Gite in such a
tranquil setting.

Jennie,
Chris, Charlotte, Mick & Fiona.

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We
have had a fantastic 2 weeks in your beautiful Gite which has been
tastefully renovated. Beautiful surroundings & superb weather,
the pool certainly helped to keep us cool, when it was so hot
outside. We cannot thank you enough for your friendly hospitality &
making us feel so welcome. We will certainly return again next year &
recommend it to our friends & family who wish to have a relaxing,
peaceful holiday. Good luck to you all & carry on the good work!!

Maureen
& Roger.

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Wonderful
holiday! Fantastic accommodation in what is truly beautiful
countryside. From the pool to the bikes, from the animals to the
river walks to the home-made pizzas! Thanks for ordering in the
weather to boot! We have enjoyed this holiday immensely and thank you
for your warm hospitality and friendly welcome. Can't wait to share
this place with our friends & family back home - providing we get
preferential booking for next year !! Wishing you all the very best
for the future Simon, Karen, Samuel, Daniel, Eli & Zoe.

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We
have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your gite. In particular the pool
is superb, the location is very quiet & relaxing & we very
much appreciate your hospitality. We would certainly recommend as a
holiday to get away from the stress of everyday life. Thanks - Anne &
Martin

Comfy
beds, love the 'White Company' linen, home from home comfort. We have
trained George the ginger peril to be a good & well behaved
'chat' with the help of the water squirter - next guests, keep up the
good work! Will certainly recommend to friends and family.

Bon
Vacances - Alex & Paul

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We
really enjoyed our 3 weeks in your lovely gite. It is so peaceful
here very relaxing and equipped with everything needed for a great
family holiday. Beautiful pool and surroundings, very hospitable
family, well worth a visit.

Sharon,
Vernon & Conor.

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It
was a great pleasure to spend a week in your gite. Thanks again for
everything.

Regards
- Anne-Sophie.

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Stunning,
tranquil surroundings lead onto the gite, which is beautifully
renovated, stylishly furnished and with a very welcoming family of
hosts. Very child and parent friendly. Much thought has gone into
preparing the accommodation to cater for all requirements. Charente
has much to offer, from walks through fields of sunflowers, to
paddling in rivers and eating out at the many restaurants. We
strongly recommend a visit.

All
the best - Francesca, Adam, Imogen & Daniel.

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Warm
and friendly hospitality, with every convenience provided for;
excellent converted barn accommodation that strikes just the right
balance between modern and homely; and most importantly, beautiful
peaceful surroundings- the views of huge skies and open countryside
from the pool are something else! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend
you to anyone seeking a relaxing break. Thank you for a lovely stay,
and good luck with your venture.